Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 04 July 2026 08:41 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Rainbow

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 July.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Rainbow Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?

Rainbow Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,619m)
Next Snow Expected	5 July
Next Snow Amount	3cm
Next 48 Hours	3cm
Next 7 Days	95cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rainbow

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -4℃

96cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 08:46 NZST

Powder Possible :- 66cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 4 days.

Rainbow Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 03	Clear spells.	Max 4℃ Min -1℃
Sat 04	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow falling to 1,560m, with rain below.	Max 3℃ Min 1℃
Sun 05	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,499m to resort level (1,437m).	Max 3℃ Min -4℃
Mon 06	7cm to 8cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).	Max 2℃ Min -3℃
Tue 07	50cm to 56cm+ New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,514m to resort level (1,437m).	Max 2℃ Min 1℃
Wed 08	18cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).	Max 1℃ Min 0℃
Thu 09	9cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).	Max 0℃ Min -3℃

This Snow Forecast for Rainbow, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Rainbow, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 08:41 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Rainbow, New Zealand at 1,437m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Rainbow

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rainbow
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Fr	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th
Tukino	6cm	28cm

Snow Reliability

Rainbow Resort typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates.

Off-Piste Safety in Rainbow

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rainbow, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.